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Corestar
Running Physical Therapy

At Corestar we treat runners of all levels from the couch to 5k, half marathoners, marathoners, ultramarathoners, and Ironman. Whatever your goal, you are treated by a Physical Therapist that is a runner who is certified in running. We treat all running injuries and are focused on getting you back on course. We will assess your injury, determine the cause, and help design a plan of prevention.

Foot Mechanics

How your foot hits the ground will determine how the body has to adapt to the stress of running. We will look at your feet with and without shoes. A thorough foot evaluation will tell your running story and help guide us in your rehabilitation. We will determine if you are wearing the correct shoe and or if you would benefit from orthotics. We can help you determine if you would benefit from over the counter or custom orthotics.
Happy Feet = Happy Running

Running Form Evaluation

At Corestar, we will perform an in depth running assessment. Your running form will be filmed and we will assess stride, cadence, and efficiency. We will review with you, your unique running form by each frame and determine how stress is being placed on your body. A plan will be created to help correct your running form and efficiency. This will include exercises and running drills to help improve form and performance. This is a very crucial element of treatment as it will help with prevention of future injury. An improved running form will improve your overall performance and help you enjoy running injury free.
Running Form=Performance

“I know every mile will be worth my while… I can go the Distance”

Hercules (Walt Disney World’s Dopey Challenge)

Runner Diagnostics

This is where the physical therapist will perform a thorough musculoskeletal evaluation for any weakness, muscle imbalance, flexibility deficits, and anomalies that could be hindering your performance or causing your injury. Faulty movement running patterns evolve over time but with our skillful evaluation they can be assessed and corrected. This is where Pilates and the Corealign may be introduced to restore and correct any imbalances and improve core strength. In addition, this is where we ask questions about training and nutrition. We will give you all our tips and personalized recommendations to help you perform.

Running Training Program

We can create, advise, or adjust any running program and give recommendations. We have certified RRCA running Coaches on staff that help your goals become reality. Our goal is to help you accomplish your running dreams, whether it be a 5k or a Boston qualifier. Tips? We have them! We can discuss running gear, nutrition, gels, sodium, recovery techniques, and taping. Let us not only help you fly across that finish line, but SOAR!